Yeah, hes been around for a while, was a pannel beater when my old man was my age. Mainly does all rods and muscle cars, pretty well known for his work. Well glad to hear that he wasnt playin a joke on me. 2-3 weeks .
For the tub I was going to cheat and dig a hole and line with black plastic (stuff they use for gardening). I can get molasses from a produce place, about $30 for 25kg. So it sounds reasonably feasable, to the garden shed batman.
After Im done might plant a small veg patch